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. >> we take a look at an experiment currency in massachusetts, that could be going global. [ ♪ theme ] >>> hello and welcome to al jazeera america. live from new york city. i'm morgan radford. >> vietnam braces for typhoon haiyan. 300,000 people have been evacuated as a storm is expected to make land fall there sunday. in the philippines people are dealing with the aftermath of what is considered the worst storm on record. more than 100 people are dead after the storms struck the island on friday. leyte was the hardest hit. south-west of manila. it caused landslides, blew off roads and shut down electricity. >> for more, we are joined by mar margo ortiguez. what is the scope of the devastation? >> the full extent the government can't begin to estimate. we are seeing pictures of the worst areas - way beyond the first 24 hours since the storm hit. particularly on leyte island many homes - in fact, some witnesses are saying all the homes on that island have been destroyed. this is not a small island of fishing villages, there was a full-blown city, almost 2 million inhabitants, concrete
. >> we take a look at an experiment currency in massachusetts, that could be going global. [ ♪ theme ] >>> hello and welcome to al jazeera america. live from new york city. i'm morgan radford. >> vietnam braces for typhoon haiyan. 300,000 people have been evacuated as a storm is expected to make land fall there sunday. in the philippines people are dealing with the aftermath of what is considered the worst storm on record. more than 100 people are dead after the storms...
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he said people in massachusetts can't remember what it was like before. they can't remember what it was like before people had health insurance. this doctor's an oncologist who deals with people who are diagnosed with cancer. he had a 19-year-old woman come into his office before they had this version of the affordable health care act in the state of massachusetts. he said to her, we can cure you, but we got to really do this aggressively. it's going to take chemo, radiation, and surgery. this 19-year-old woman said, please, don't tell me parents. i can't afford to pay for it. if they hear this, they'll mortgage their home to pay for the medical care, and i don't want them to do it. well, the parents learned. they made the decision, and they mortgaged their home, and their daughter's life was saved. this doctor, this cancer doctor said to me, senator, i never ran into another case like that since massachusetts passed its affordable health care act, since people have basic insurance and basic protection. the life and death choices make every single day sho
he said people in massachusetts can't remember what it was like before. they can't remember what it was like before people had health insurance. this doctor's an oncologist who deals with people who are diagnosed with cancer. he had a 19-year-old woman come into his office before they had this version of the affordable health care act in the state of massachusetts. he said to her, we can cure you, but we got to really do this aggressively. it's going to take chemo, radiation, and surgery. this...
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a shamrock die for a republican from massachusetts and one from tip o'neill. launch on capitol hill. about 30 people including foreign minister of ireland the tip was a true pal. he can like you personally and be a friend while politically trying to beat your head in. [laughter] so a lot of trips to think we could use today. respect for the voter. don't ignore elections. respect for the other office in institutions like deadline. those government shutdowns at those, i forgot that they were so small. do you know why they weren't a big deal? because they get most of the appropriation bills done on time. what the c.r. did just covered what wasn't covered by the appropriations. i got most of the bills done on time. today, none or done. when you have a secret it covers the entire government and that's a big difference. it is a government shutdown. not that you agency. compromise does not mean agreement. compromise means you find what you want to get, which are willing to give up goin to whate other person -- what they're willing to give up and you put it together.
a shamrock die for a republican from massachusetts and one from tip o'neill. launch on capitol hill. about 30 people including foreign minister of ireland the tip was a true pal. he can like you personally and be a friend while politically trying to beat your head in. [laughter] so a lot of trips to think we could use today. respect for the voter. don't ignore elections. respect for the other office in institutions like deadline. those government shutdowns at those, i forgot that they were so...
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. >> an experimental currency in massachusetts is growing in popularity and now it could be going desenting views and always explore issues relevant to you. and to contact the centers and >> welcome to al jazeera america and i'm john siegenthaler here are the top stories. >> i want to emphasize that there is not an agreement at the present time, but the p five is working hard. >> secretary of state john kerry is in geneva with world leaders bjorkinworking on a nuclear pro. >> reuters is reporting 100 people are dead as a result of the super typhoon haiyan. it's being called one of the strongest storms ever recorded. it appears to be headed toward vietnam now. >>> and a big economic number that caugh caught imof many man. >> anaan as real money's ali vei points out the employment figure is mixed. >> more jobs were created in october. >> but more americans dropped out of the work force. the so-called labor force participation rate. >> the number of people working age that are working or looking for work dropped to 6 62.8%. i asked labor secretary tomorrow athomas perez why america continues t
. >> an experimental currency in massachusetts is growing in popularity and now it could be going desenting views and always explore issues relevant to you. and to contact the centers and >> welcome to al jazeera america and i'm john siegenthaler here are the top stories. >> i want to emphasize that there is not an agreement at the present time, but the p five is working hard. >> secretary of state john kerry is in geneva with world leaders bjorkinworking on a nuclear...
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just for the western portion o f massachusetts. it was a way to protect the area from large chain stores. >> you might not choose to go to mcdonald's but a locally owned restaurants. >> at only 25, alice's job is to convince customers to embrace berk shares. 140,000 bills are now in circulation. five banks exchange them and more than 400 businesses accept them across rural towns. >> a lot of people think this sounds crazy. >> i have to remember that sometimes. not like all hippy dippy businesses taking berkshares. they are lawyers and accountants. >> there is an encouragement to get berkshares. 20 dollars get you 20 berkslairs and 1 dollar. >> we're not unhappy to do it. >> the berkshares has even gotten international protection. half million dollar grant to start offering berkshares loans. he thinks this could help protect from things like the euro crisis. >> small and medium size crisis, so introducing this loan program within the berk shares,. >> for now, it's a way to connect with neighbors. >> now is a good time to do it. i'm
just for the western portion o f massachusetts. it was a way to protect the area from large chain stores. >> you might not choose to go to mcdonald's but a locally owned restaurants. >> at only 25, alice's job is to convince customers to embrace berk shares. 140,000 bills are now in circulation. five banks exchange them and more than 400 businesses accept them across rural towns. >> a lot of people think this sounds crazy. >> i have to remember that sometimes. not like...
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in massachusetts it's $13.18. so this is a bill today that could deliver product to the gentleman's constituents in massachusetts at a much more reasonable price. this sounds to me like a bill that will help the economy. this sounds to me like a bill that would create jobs for the american people. i'd ask unanimous consent that the table prepared by the committee of energy and commerce be put in the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. . burgess: the minority whip talked about the doc fix. our committee, the committee of the energy and commerce passed in a bipartisan fashion a repeal of the sustainible growth rate formula. i think it's a good bill. it's a bill where we had participation from both sides of the dieas, not a single consent -- dias, not a single consenting vote right before the august recess. there is another body here in the capitol building, they are considering their own version of a similar bill in the appropriate finance committee over in the other body. i don't want to
in massachusetts it's $13.18. so this is a bill today that could deliver product to the gentleman's constituents in massachusetts at a much more reasonable price. this sounds to me like a bill that will help the economy. this sounds to me like a bill that would create jobs for the american people. i'd ask unanimous consent that the table prepared by the committee of energy and commerce be put in the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. . burgess: the minority whip...
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only 123 people in the first month in massachusetts. and then built up steadily over the course of time. 0.3%123 represented .20 -- of what would be the overall enrollment at the end of the day. >> what has called you to challenge that? >> the president has called on the house to take up the legislation and pass it. we are not laying down a challenge. we are obviously disappointed when any lawmaker announces that he or she does not support extraordinarily fair basic americans,for lgbt protection that other americans enjoy, and that they should enjoy. we will work with congress. we look forward to passage in the senate. we are heartened by the developments in the senate that brought us this far. believe the momentum behind equal rights is such that we will prevail as a country on this issue. >> very quickly, the book that -- oming out, double down pre-k's you did not get your copy? >> not yet. the president attended a super pack fundraiser last year on the premise of this book. did he do that? >> i don't remember that. we will have to ta
only 123 people in the first month in massachusetts. and then built up steadily over the course of time. 0.3%123 represented .20 -- of what would be the overall enrollment at the end of the day. >> what has called you to challenge that? >> the president has called on the house to take up the legislation and pass it. we are not laying down a challenge. we are obviously disappointed when any lawmaker announces that he or she does not support extraordinarily fair basic americans,for...
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senator from massachusetts. while she greatly regrets she cannot be with us tonight, she sent us a video instead. please note that this video was taped before the events of the government shutdown. [laughter] >> good evening and thank you to the grimke event planning committee for inviting me to join you tonight. it is a great event and i wish i could be with you in person but we are going to have to settle for this video. i'm glad to be here to mark the 175th anniversary of angelina rimke's historic speech to the massachusetts general assembly and the 20,000 massachusetts women who joined her petition to end slavery. it is an incredible time to celebrate the legacy of courageous women in the abolitionist movement. their efforts grew into the fight for suffrage and for equal rights. this anniversary is also a reminder of the powerful impact we can have one we make our voices heard and we stand up for what we believe in. i never planned to get into politics. i spent pretty much my whole career as a teacher and as
senator from massachusetts. while she greatly regrets she cannot be with us tonight, she sent us a video instead. please note that this video was taped before the events of the government shutdown. [laughter] >> good evening and thank you to the grimke event planning committee for inviting me to join you tonight. it is a great event and i wish i could be with you in person but we are going to have to settle for this video. i'm glad to be here to mark the 175th anniversary of angelina...
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how she's helping business in great berington, massachusetts, a community finding unique ways to get locals to shop on small business saturday. that more coming up next on "your business." >> small businesses are revitalizing the economy and american express open is here to help. that's why we're proud to present "your business" on msnbc. ♪ >> hi, there, everyone. i'm jj ramberg and welcome to "your business," the show that champions entrepreneurship by giving you tips and advice to help your small business grow. now we've all heard of work/life balance. for actress and entrepreneur karen allen, finding that balance when her son was growing up was the key to allow her to cultivate her love of designing knit wear and opening her own store in great berington, massachusetts. but now that her son is grown, she's had to figure out how to find a work/work balance again as she continues her career as a busy working actress and director, as well as a small business owner. it's been almost six months since karen allen has been in her massachusetts textile design studio, splitting her time b
how she's helping business in great berington, massachusetts, a community finding unique ways to get locals to shop on small business saturday. that more coming up next on "your business." >> small businesses are revitalizing the economy and american express open is here to help. that's why we're proud to present "your business" on msnbc. ♪ >> hi, there, everyone. i'm jj ramberg and welcome to "your business," the show that champions entrepreneurship...
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ferris practices at massachusetts general. run by partners, it's one of the most prestigious and priciest hospitals around. in today's cost-cutting climate, it's been on the defensive. why is the very hospital we're in now among the most expensive hospitals in the world? >> this is an all-things-for-all people. there are certain disease categories, we're the only provider that provides care for that category of patients. there's another reason: we teach here. we teach the next generation of doctors and nurses, and we have to cover the costs of that teaching. >> reporter: places like mass general make money by providing as many services as they can and charging a premium for them. >> that was always the ethic of the system: do a lot, keep the hospital beds full, keep the services busy, we'll make a lot of money, and then we can use that to support the social missions and save for a rainy day. what massachusetts has said is, "we cant afford that system. make your money by being better, cheaper, not by being more and more and mor
ferris practices at massachusetts general. run by partners, it's one of the most prestigious and priciest hospitals around. in today's cost-cutting climate, it's been on the defensive. why is the very hospital we're in now among the most expensive hospitals in the world? >> this is an all-things-for-all people. there are certain disease categories, we're the only provider that provides care for that category of patients. there's another reason: we teach here. we teach the next generation...
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massachusetts is a great example they quantifyed the individual that go into housing we actually saw a close to $6,500 reduction in medicaid costs. and most of the other studies we've seen rouksz in costs but we didn't see this real continual interaction of housing and health care pr we saw the health care providers getting into the housing and wait we didn't see the person go into the hospital but we didn't see community say health care you have 80 come to the table and housing you have to come to the table and let's work together and see the results. i'm proud to say that to san francisco is one of our projects we're looking at that what would happen if we targeted 14 of those around the country there's got to be an intellectual connection between housing and health care. so we have 4 community the state of connecticut and washington here in san francisco and also los angeles. you'll be surprised to know we're learning different things in connecticut for over the years i've created a strong housing sfro infrastructure they're looking to see how they can partner with the homicides a
massachusetts is a great example they quantifyed the individual that go into housing we actually saw a close to $6,500 reduction in medicaid costs. and most of the other studies we've seen rouksz in costs but we didn't see this real continual interaction of housing and health care pr we saw the health care providers getting into the housing and wait we didn't see the person go into the hospital but we didn't see community say health care you have 80 come to the table and housing you have to...
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they did not do what massachusetts did. they sat down with both parties and put everything on the table and ironed out everything and picked out the best things that would be good for the people of massachusetts. this president did not do this. reid, they, harry did everything behind closed doors and they pushed this thing through because they had the house. they passed it without even a republican voting for it or putting a recommendation on the table for it. this thing is going to self- destruct because they are not going to get the 7 million young people to sign up for this thing to keep it going. host: george, thanks for the call. -- fromsting calls of republicans supporting the affordable care act. guest: some people are going to experience immediate benefits and some will have to pay more for coverage. if they were young and healthy, they were one of the beneficiaries. they will see advantages and disadvantages. on the politics, let me be clear. the romney administration did an excellent job here in massachusetts begi
they did not do what massachusetts did. they sat down with both parties and put everything on the table and ironed out everything and picked out the best things that would be good for the people of massachusetts. this president did not do this. reid, they, harry did everything behind closed doors and they pushed this thing through because they had the house. they passed it without even a republican voting for it or putting a recommendation on the table for it. this thing is going to self-...
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. >>> it's the drug scandal that rocked the massachusetts justice system. a chemist mishandled sensitive evidence that was affecting thousands of state criminal cases going back a decade. we'll have that next number hey, i notice your car yeah. it's in the shop. it's going to cost me an arm and a leg. you shoulda taken it to midas. they tell you what stuff needs fixing, and what stuff can wait. high-five! arg! brakes, tires, oil, everything. (whistling) you really love, what would you do?" ♪ [ woman ] i'd be a writer. [ man ] i'd be a baker. [ woman ] i wanna be a pie maker. [ man ] i wanna be a pilot. [ woman ] i'd be an architect. what if i told you someone could pay you and what if that person were you? ♪ when you think about it, isn't that what retirement should be, paying ourselves to do what we love? ♪ >>> if you haven't heard this story, it is staggering in what the impact what may be. a former mches state chemist is on her way to prison for faking test results. she pleaded guilty to 27 counts yesterday including tampering with evidence, perjur
. >>> it's the drug scandal that rocked the massachusetts justice system. a chemist mishandled sensitive evidence that was affecting thousands of state criminal cases going back a decade. we'll have that next number hey, i notice your car yeah. it's in the shop. it's going to cost me an arm and a leg. you shoulda taken it to midas. they tell you what stuff needs fixing, and what stuff can wait. high-five! arg! brakes, tires, oil, everything. (whistling) you really love, what would you...
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karen allen fiber arts in great barrington, massachusetts. but now that her son is grown, she's had to figure out how to find a work/work balance again as she continues her career as a busy working actress and director, as well as a small business owner. >> it's been almost six months since karen allen has been in her massachusetts textile design studio, splitting her time between acting, directing and her business, karen allen fiber arts, a bow teak that sells her collection of vibrantly colored knit wear, this has been an unusually long time away. things are set up to run smoothly when she's gone. now that she's back, the never idle allen has a lot of catching up to do. >> i decide when i'm coming to work and i decide when i'm leaving and i decide if i want to take a day off. there's not many jobs like that out there. that's a pretty good gig, actually. >> that kind of freedom is a far cry from the demand of a movie set. with an acting career that took off with her film debut in 1978's animal house. >> is this really what you're going to do
karen allen fiber arts in great barrington, massachusetts. but now that her son is grown, she's had to figure out how to find a work/work balance again as she continues her career as a busy working actress and director, as well as a small business owner. >> it's been almost six months since karen allen has been in her massachusetts textile design studio, splitting her time between acting, directing and her business, karen allen fiber arts, a bow teak that sells her collection of vibrantly...
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elizabeth hez warren of massachusetts. she's speaking right now at a financial reform event here in washington. as our aaron mcpike reports, a warren campaign in 2016 could make things very interesting. not only in washington but as well as on wall street. >> with fund-raising and speaking engagements from coast to coast, hillary clinton continues to dominate the 2016 presidential speculation. >> thank you. >> but it's an unapologetic liberal who could stir things up. >> you don't get anything you don't fight for, but if you fight, you got a chance to win. >> first term massachusetts senator elizabeth warren. >> i don't want to go to the united states senate to be there for women some of the time. i want to go to the united states senate to be there for women all of the time. >> she's another fast rising star who could make history and might threaten a clinton democratic coronation if they both run for the white house three years from now. >> hillary has run once before as the inevitable nominee. another fresh face came al
elizabeth hez warren of massachusetts. she's speaking right now at a financial reform event here in washington. as our aaron mcpike reports, a warren campaign in 2016 could make things very interesting. not only in washington but as well as on wall street. >> with fund-raising and speaking engagements from coast to coast, hillary clinton continues to dominate the 2016 presidential speculation. >> thank you. >> but it's an unapologetic liberal who could stir things up. >>...
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. >> and football season canceled in massachusetts. michael eaves explains why in sports ahead onal jazeera america. seriously wrong... >> there's been acrimony... >> the conservative ideal... >> it's an urgent need... and a host willing to ask the tough questions >> how do you explain it to yourself? and you'll get... the inside story ray suarez hosts inside story next only on al jazeera america >> when was the last time your road trip took you from tucson to las vegas. it's an eight hour journey and one that is virtual. stay with me here. but it raises real money for some really special kids. so here to tell us all about the desert bus and it's mission is alan schafler in british columbia. it's all yours. >> reporter: tony, here we go. we're talking about the desert bus for hope. we'll pan to the right. and show you who is driving right now. and there is the screen from the desert bus co-opted by a comedy troupe and their extended family and friends to create a huge fundraiser a wildly pop lay event reaching all over the world. they
. >> and football season canceled in massachusetts. michael eaves explains why in sports ahead onal jazeera america. seriously wrong... >> there's been acrimony... >> the conservative ideal... >> it's an urgent need... and a host willing to ask the tough questions >> how do you explain it to yourself? and you'll get... the inside story ray suarez hosts inside story next only on al jazeera america >> when was the last time your road trip took you from tucson...
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. >>> but first, chilling new details in the murder of a massachusetts teacher next. vo: it's that time of year again. medicare open enrollment. time to compare plans and costs. you don't have to make changes. but it never hurts to see if you can find better coverage, save money, or both. and check out the preventive benefits you get after the health care law. open enrollment ends december 7th. so now's the time. visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-medicare >>> there was a note found next to the body. philip chism has been arrested for murder, rape, armed robbery. he will be arraigned december 4th. >>> an eighth student at princeton university is being treated for meningitis. investigators are test to go see if she has the same rare bacterial strain found in seven other cases at the school. princeton officials plan to provide students with a vaccine. it has been approved in europe, not the u.s. >>> people signing up for obama care will have more time to do so. obama administration is extending deadline by one week, giving americans until december 23rd to sign up to have
. >>> but first, chilling new details in the murder of a massachusetts teacher next. vo: it's that time of year again. medicare open enrollment. time to compare plans and costs. you don't have to make changes. but it never hurts to see if you can find better coverage, save money, or both. and check out the preventive benefits you get after the health care law. open enrollment ends december 7th. so now's the time. visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-medicare >>> there was a note...
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i never felt like i lived in a city in los angeles, but when i lived in massachusetts, where i live, i was close to boston. i had such a great time in boston but i did not like massachusetts so much because it was cold, the culture was foreign to me. when i came to san francisco, the first time i came, there was a rainbow over the bay and there was something calling me. i was 20 at the time. i knew that this was a place i needed to live. the history here, you can see it in terms of buildings, you know the history from, labor history, hit the history, history of what happened in 1978 with milk, mosconi. but i wanted to be a part of its. >> what got you involved in politics? >> i had been involved in politics for decades. i was doing work around central america, supporting people in central america, protecting against u.s. imperialism, and their right to live. i was doing a lot of work on campus in college. head of work against apartheid. i was involved in a lot of the efforts to push back on efforts to remove affirmative action, prop 209, all kinds of work around ballot measures that
i never felt like i lived in a city in los angeles, but when i lived in massachusetts, where i live, i was close to boston. i had such a great time in boston but i did not like massachusetts so much because it was cold, the culture was foreign to me. when i came to san francisco, the first time i came, there was a rainbow over the bay and there was something calling me. i was 20 at the time. i knew that this was a place i needed to live. the history here, you can see it in terms of buildings,...
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they did not do what massachusetts did. they sat down with both parties and put everything on the table and ironed out everything and picked out the best things that would be good for the people of massachusetts. this president did not do this. mrs. pelosi, harry reid, they did everything behind closed doors and they pushed this thing through because they had the house. they passed it without even a republican voting for it or putting a recommendation on the table for it. this thing is going to self- destruct because they are not going to get the 7 million young people to sign up for this thing to keep it going. host: george, thanks for the call. 2 interesting calls , one from a republican supporting the affordable care act. guest: some people are going to experience immediate benefits and some will have to pay more for coverage. if they were young and healthy, they were one of the beneficiaries. they will see advantages and disadvantages. on the politics, let me be clear. the romney administration did an excellent job here
they did not do what massachusetts did. they sat down with both parties and put everything on the table and ironed out everything and picked out the best things that would be good for the people of massachusetts. this president did not do this. mrs. pelosi, harry reid, they did everything behind closed doors and they pushed this thing through because they had the house. they passed it without even a republican voting for it or putting a recommendation on the table for it. this thing is going to...
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this is not just the problem of massachusetts. only 18% of the 535 seats in congress are made up of women. there is not enough progress. we need to do everything we can to encourage and support women who are dreaming of running for office. those who are fema legislatures have to set an example for future generations of women i showing them that it can be done. when i was head of the national women's project, i always said when you go through the door that you pushed open, don't close it behind you. keep it open. [applause] the bottom line is, women deserve to be in office. it is not because of the fact that they are women. but they are just as qualified and hard-working as men. too many young woman did not feel they have enough credentials to run. you heard that tonight. they resign themselves to be content in the background. often behind men. a similar who've achieve the level of public office have begun their careers later in life, later than they would have liked. any more women want take the initiative to run unless they are d
this is not just the problem of massachusetts. only 18% of the 535 seats in congress are made up of women. there is not enough progress. we need to do everything we can to encourage and support women who are dreaming of running for office. those who are fema legislatures have to set an example for future generations of women i showing them that it can be done. when i was head of the national women's project, i always said when you go through the door that you pushed open, don't close it behind...
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he ran the massachusetts health exchange from 2006 to 2010. he calls the affordable care act the world's largest insurance store. he says their first big challenge is getting people to pay for premiums saying many who get the subsidies don't have checkbooks. then there is the month to month bookkeeping. >> the individual, i'm guilty myself, sometimes miss a monthly payment by mistake. the insurance company has to figure out, does that mean you have disenrolled without telling us? does that mean you sent the check and it was lost in the mail? or we have a check here that's $17.03 less than it is supposed to be. what does that mean? that has to be done individual by individual like hand-to-hand combat. >> in essence he says the government is now managing this huge retail store with an extra the layer of management. it goes from you in your insurance company which is today and then from your insurance company and uncle sam. the government has to look out for the customers, that's us. and has to live up to the promise that the young, healthy will
he ran the massachusetts health exchange from 2006 to 2010. he calls the affordable care act the world's largest insurance store. he says their first big challenge is getting people to pay for premiums saying many who get the subsidies don't have checkbooks. then there is the month to month bookkeeping. >> the individual, i'm guilty myself, sometimes miss a monthly payment by mistake. the insurance company has to figure out, does that mean you have disenrolled without telling us? does...
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what we saw in massachusetts was that those numbers spiked for young people particularly when they could see they could get a really good deal on those coverage options. >> the white house is banking on the idea that the young people will give this a second chance, that they won't have to spend hours to find what they want, and they'll go back in january when the president says, okay, it's all fixed. do you think that will happen. >> i think it's important to point out that health insurance is isn't a fad. it's not buying a ipad, a pair of jeans where oh man, the website doesn't work, i'm going to give up. it's an important thing and health insurance is something that young people truly valley. yes, i think young people are willing, and we talk to young people every day. it's not working great right now, we'll check back in a week. historically what we've seen, as we get closer to the deadline we're going to see that spike in enrollment, but our job is really to make sure that young people have the facts so you know the median income for uninsured 25-year-old is under $17,000 a year. tha
what we saw in massachusetts was that those numbers spiked for young people particularly when they could see they could get a really good deal on those coverage options. >> the white house is banking on the idea that the young people will give this a second chance, that they won't have to spend hours to find what they want, and they'll go back in january when the president says, okay, it's all fixed. do you think that will happen. >> i think it's important to point out that health...
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it was in massachusetts and his base class system to kind of regulate -- and is basically a system to kind of regulate. system forlic medicaid. a lot of democrats were very keen, it should come up again. there america clinton 50 years ago -- and they remembered clinton 15 years ago. with hillary clinton supported the policy that the barack obama adopted. that was all geared up. it was market friendly. the big difference between these two approaches are from the fact that health care passed with only democratic vote. where as cap the trade had to have some republicans to replace democrats. difference is 2009, affordable care act supported by a wide range coalition centered in health care for america now. they played a big role in putting together a coalition that outside the beltway. consumer groups and community groups and church groups. pushed. included in the legislation. after scott brown was elected in massachusetts, senator edward , the pressureded from the state at the local important aas very keeping democrats from dropping health care legislation which they were about to do. i
it was in massachusetts and his base class system to kind of regulate -- and is basically a system to kind of regulate. system forlic medicaid. a lot of democrats were very keen, it should come up again. there america clinton 50 years ago -- and they remembered clinton 15 years ago. with hillary clinton supported the policy that the barack obama adopted. that was all geared up. it was market friendly. the big difference between these two approaches are from the fact that health care passed with...
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and in massachusetts, in 2006, something very it similar happened among the people of massachusetts, and it wasn't until the 11th hour that they it signed up. we didn't see the technical issues. this is a huge web sight. it is not the kind thole that yu would set up. >> this is supposed to be part of the new generation. he had the blackberry and he had the twitter account. and he reached out to the younger generation. he was supposed to be young, hip and tech savvy and obviously not the caseful. >> everything has gone wrong from the beginning, but they're trying to get this right. and one of the things worth bearing in mind, we're going to see what he has to say about the issue of canceled policies and not being able. with bill clinton, the changes are on the way, and what's worth bearing in mind, a lot of these healthcare policies do change every year. so the people that had a healthcare policy in 2010, when the law came into being, those healthcare policies have changed anyway. so many people would not have the policy today that they would have in 2010. and a lot of the policies as
and in massachusetts, in 2006, something very it similar happened among the people of massachusetts, and it wasn't until the 11th hour that they it signed up. we didn't see the technical issues. this is a huge web sight. it is not the kind thole that yu would set up. >> this is supposed to be part of the new generation. he had the blackberry and he had the twitter account. and he reached out to the younger generation. he was supposed to be young, hip and tech savvy and obviously not the...
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. >>> the teenager accused of killing a popular teacher in massachusetts is also charged with raping her now. we are learning a lot more from documents that the court has now released today. police say they found a note alongside this young teacher's body. we'll tell you what it said. you've known? we gave people a sticker and had them show us. we learned a lot of us have known someone who's lived well into their 90s. and that's a great thing. but even though we're living longer, one thing that hasn't changed much is the official retirement age. ♪ the question is how do you make sure you have the money you need to enjoy all of these years. ♪ >> virginia state senator creigh deeds left the hospital three days after surviving a stabbing a parentally at the hands o of his son, and soon after he left the hospital he tweeted, i am alive so i must live. some wounds won't heal. your prayers and friendship are important to me. on tuesday, investigators say senator deeds got into some sort of altercation with his 24-year-old son, gus deeds. police say the son apparently stabbed his father
. >>> the teenager accused of killing a popular teacher in massachusetts is also charged with raping her now. we are learning a lot more from documents that the court has now released today. police say they found a note alongside this young teacher's body. we'll tell you what it said. you've known? we gave people a sticker and had them show us. we learned a lot of us have known someone who's lived well into their 90s. and that's a great thing. but even though we're living longer, one...
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take massachusetts. the same thing happened in massachusetts. that littlebout bit. people are saying when massachusetts rolled out their exchange, the first month the numbers were very low as well. caller: yeah, extremely. it is going to take a long time back in traction on everything to get it to roll. it is going to be a long time. it is not going to be smooth. host: did the numbers pick up in massachusetts, then? caller: well, everyone is insured at this point. 98.5% orething like something like that. host: "the wall street journal" said the site in california had people picking private health plans. 2, 30 5000, 364. 35,364. -- ugh tuesday art in clearwater, kansas. republican caller. caller: hello. i actually have three comments on the aca, and one of just a reminder of the beginning of it. being calledlicans the party of no. however, the aca was passed without prior examination of content and without bipartisan debate and carefully adjusting. long wayhat was a very to implement a new law. , myove on beyond that spouse has a plan that is being terminated at the
take massachusetts. the same thing happened in massachusetts. that littlebout bit. people are saying when massachusetts rolled out their exchange, the first month the numbers were very low as well. caller: yeah, extremely. it is going to take a long time back in traction on everything to get it to roll. it is going to be a long time. it is not going to be smooth. host: did the numbers pick up in massachusetts, then? caller: well, everyone is insured at this point. 98.5% orething like something...
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it was in massachusetts and his base class system to kind of regulate -- and is basically a system to kind of regulate. system forlic medicaid. a lot of democrats were very keen, it should come up again. there america clinton 50 years ago -- and they remembered clinton 15 years ago. with hillary clinton supported the policy that the barack obama adopted. that was all geared up. it was market friendly. the big difference between these two approaches are from the fact that health care passed with only democratic vote. where as cap the trade had to have some republicans to replace democrats. difference is 2009, affordable care act supported by a wide range coalition centered in health care for america now. they played a big role in putting together a coalition that outside the beltway. consumer groups and community groups and church groups. pushed. included in the legislation. after scott brown was elected in massachusetts, senator edward , the pressureded from the state at the local important aas very keeping democrats from dropping health care legislation which they were about to do. i
it was in massachusetts and his base class system to kind of regulate -- and is basically a system to kind of regulate. system forlic medicaid. a lot of democrats were very keen, it should come up again. there america clinton 50 years ago -- and they remembered clinton 15 years ago. with hillary clinton supported the policy that the barack obama adopted. that was all geared up. it was market friendly. the big difference between these two approaches are from the fact that health care passed with...
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take a look at that experience in massachusetts. the senator from california talked about that earlier. during the first month of enrollment in massachusetts, 123 people signed up. in the first 30 days. by the end of the year, though, 36,000 had signed up. the number of uninsured young people went from 25% to 10% within three years. massachusetts today, because of the leadership of governor mitt romney and the cooperation of the democratic legislature in that state, has nearly universal health insurance coverage. however the roll-out wasn't without some problems, just as ours s. thours is. the current governor said there were a series of web site problems. he also said the web site was a work in progress for the first few years. there were outages during peak times and problems searching for providers. i recently met with a doctor from boston. he's one of the best. he said, people in massachusetts can't remember what it was like before. they can't remember what it was like before people had health insurance. this doctor is an oncolo
take a look at that experience in massachusetts. the senator from california talked about that earlier. during the first month of enrollment in massachusetts, 123 people signed up. in the first 30 days. by the end of the year, though, 36,000 had signed up. the number of uninsured young people went from 25% to 10% within three years. massachusetts today, because of the leadership of governor mitt romney and the cooperation of the democratic legislature in that state, has nearly universal health...
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keep in mind that this model of marketplaces was based on what was done in massachusetts. and the experience of massachusetts was that in the first month 153 or 63 people signed up out of ultimate 36,000. it was less than 1% signed up in that first month. partly because buying insurance is a complicated process for a lot of people. when they have more choices, it means they're going to take more time. there's no doubt that we've lost some time but the website is getting better each week. by the end of this month it will be functioning for the majority of people who are using it. they will be able to shop, see what their choices are. the prices are good. the prices are not changing during the open enrollment period that goes until march. so i think that we'll have time to catch up. what's also been expressed as a concern is the mix of people that sign up. we might end up having millions of people sign up. they're happy with their new coverage, but we've got more people who are older, more likely to get sick than younger and healthier. we've got to monitor that carefully. we
keep in mind that this model of marketplaces was based on what was done in massachusetts. and the experience of massachusetts was that in the first month 153 or 63 people signed up out of ultimate 36,000. it was less than 1% signed up in that first month. partly because buying insurance is a complicated process for a lot of people. when they have more choices, it means they're going to take more time. there's no doubt that we've lost some time but the website is getting better each week. by the...
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talking about the massachusetts experience in which during the first month of their normal for the massachusetts exchange only 3 percent of the total signed up because people take there time. this is an uneasy position. but in connecticut where we have an exchange that has been up and running mon-khmer website that is working to win the first month in know what our number was? 11%. we in rhode 10 percent of our expected total in the first 30 days. here is what people say about their experience with connecticut exchange. one person said this is a great resource for canada residents to apply for of coverage. thanks to the health care law. another said, i chose it because i have been denied in the past by other carriers before this law changed. another said, thank you so much for the south carolina. have not been short in a decade. and so, so thankful. another said, thank you for this program. a loss my jaw year ago and could not find anything i can afford enough coverage before this law passed. finally another said, thank you, this law is helpful and appreciated. airbus america. thank you, preside
talking about the massachusetts experience in which during the first month of their normal for the massachusetts exchange only 3 percent of the total signed up because people take there time. this is an uneasy position. but in connecticut where we have an exchange that has been up and running mon-khmer website that is working to win the first month in know what our number was? 11%. we in rhode 10 percent of our expected total in the first 30 days. here is what people say about their experience...
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that's what did you in massachusetts skpch massachusetts. and in order to make sure your risk pool is right, you havavav hav young and healthy people in it so that the people would be taken care of who are older and sicker. that's what you did. but here's what you said to meet the press back in 2007 about the mandate. i want to play it and get your reaction. >> i think you're going to find that when it's all said and done after all these states, laboratories and democracy get the chance to try their own plans, that those who follow the path we pursued will find it's the best path and we'll have a nation that takes the mandate approach. >> you don't believe all states shu should adopt this, but you do believe all states should take a mandate approach. if it's so good for massachusetts, what's wrong with taking it national? >> what i said there was precisely right, which was each state should be able to put in place the plan that works best for them, and if they adopt the massachusetts plan, terrific. if they adopt a different plan, that's als
that's what did you in massachusetts skpch massachusetts. and in order to make sure your risk pool is right, you havavav hav young and healthy people in it so that the people would be taken care of who are older and sicker. that's what you did. but here's what you said to meet the press back in 2007 about the mandate. i want to play it and get your reaction. >> i think you're going to find that when it's all said and done after all these states, laboratories and democracy get the chance...
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in massachusetts. >> massachusetts was a state plan, ruth. 6 million people. not 330 million people. >> size may matter for getting this thing rolled out. but in terms of imposing a package of minimum benefits, you know that romney care and obama care are precisely the same model. >> wait a second. both bad ideas. both bad ideas passed by a legislature 80% democrat in massachusetts. >> well, it's actually almost universal coverage. costs are going down. i think romney care is actually working. >> state by state. >> stay here. we're going to ceasefire next believe it or not. is there anything that the two of you can agree on? we also want you at hope to weigh in on today's fire back question. did the president's apology matter to you? tweet yes or no using #crossfire. we'll have the results after the break. store and essentially they just get sold something. we provide the exact individualization that your body needs. before you invest in a mattress, discover the bed clinically proven to improve sleep quality. the sleep number bed. once you experience it, there
in massachusetts. >> massachusetts was a state plan, ruth. 6 million people. not 330 million people. >> size may matter for getting this thing rolled out. but in terms of imposing a package of minimum benefits, you know that romney care and obama care are precisely the same model. >> wait a second. both bad ideas. both bad ideas passed by a legislature 80% democrat in massachusetts. >> well, it's actually almost universal coverage. costs are going down. i think romney...
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the presiding officer: the senator from massachusetts. mrs. warren: and i want to thank the senator from maine. and i will do my very best. madam president, i rise today to speak about the importance of passing the employment nondiscrimination act, a bill that i'm proud to cosponsor and to support. it has taken us far too long to arrive at this day. for nearly four years, members of congress have worked to pass legislation that would protect lgbt americans from discrimination in the workplace. much has changed since bella abzug introduced the equality act of 1974. equal marriage is now the law in 14 states. 21 states and the district of columbia have enacted laws to protect against employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. and 16 states and the district of columbia also protect against gender identity discrimination. the supreme court has rejected doma, a law that legalized discrimination against same-sex spouses by calling that law exactly what it was -- unconstitutional. in the private sector, a majority of fortune 500 companies
the presiding officer: the senator from massachusetts. mrs. warren: and i want to thank the senator from maine. and i will do my very best. madam president, i rise today to speak about the importance of passing the employment nondiscrimination act, a bill that i'm proud to cosponsor and to support. it has taken us far too long to arrive at this day. for nearly four years, members of congress have worked to pass legislation that would protect lgbt americans from discrimination in the workplace....
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and ed, 97% of the people in massachusetts are insured. and that brings peace of mind and happiness. >> senator, what's your reaction to the supreme court taking up the contraception mandate? >> i think it had to be taken up, because as you know, there are court opinions all over the place. but i really want to make a case here. if this court is truly for individual freedom, it should think about the individual rights of the people who work in corporations all across america. it is their right to make a decision. and i don't know if you're aware of this. it surprised me to learn this originally. 50% of the people who take birth control, of the women, take it for a medical condition. and it prevents cancer and other gynecological problems. so if an employer is stopping you from that, they're going to stop you from getting your kids a vaccine, if their christian scientists. so i think -- look, i believe in a conscience clause, obama administration has one for religious institutions. but that's as far as it should go. and then it should be --
and ed, 97% of the people in massachusetts are insured. and that brings peace of mind and happiness. >> senator, what's your reaction to the supreme court taking up the contraception mandate? >> i think it had to be taken up, because as you know, there are court opinions all over the place. but i really want to make a case here. if this court is truly for individual freedom, it should think about the individual rights of the people who work in corporations all across america. it is...
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romney -- romney did this in massachusetts. telephones held together by the supreme court you baffles because it was attacked. >> and this was heavily debated. >> they all support it now. >> there's a lot of daylight in this law. there's nothing secret going on here. >> there's 3,000 pages, they promised they would put it up for everybody to look at -- >> we're going to go to break and continue this after the break. kevin, over here, thinks the president should be spending more time negotiating with republicans. when we get back, i'll mind him there's actually no one to negotiate with. [ male announcer ] what if a small company became big business overnight? ♪ like, really big... then expanded? ♪ or their new product tanked? ♪ or not? what if they embrace new technology instead? ♪ imagine a company's future with the future of trading. company profile. a research tool on thinkorswim. from td ameritrade. >>> welcome back. i'm kevin madden, guest hosting on the right. president obama's apology is just the latest example of
romney -- romney did this in massachusetts. telephones held together by the supreme court you baffles because it was attacked. >> and this was heavily debated. >> they all support it now. >> there's a lot of daylight in this law. there's nothing secret going on here. >> there's 3,000 pages, they promised they would put it up for everybody to look at -- >> we're going to go to break and continue this after the break. kevin, over here, thinks the president should be...
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david cotton, commissioner of banks for the commonwealth of massachusetts. he has served in that position since november 2010 seeing supervision of 2,000 banks and credit unions with assets in excess of $325 billion. mr. cotney is an active contributor to consumer protection efforts both in massachusetts and nationally. in 2013 he was elected as vice chairman of the board of directors of the conference of state bank supervisors on whose behalf he testifies here today. welcome mr. cotney. miss shasky, cavelry. >> i'm director of treasury p crime enforcement or fincen. i'm here to discuss the work doing at fincen for illicit actors to exploit u.s. financial system as technological advances such as u.s. currency create new ways to move money. recognizing the potential for abuse ofer merging new payment methods and understanding that the antimony laundering protections must keep pace with these advancements fincen began working with our partners several years ago to study the issue. here is what we learned. illicit actors might decide to use virtual currency for
david cotton, commissioner of banks for the commonwealth of massachusetts. he has served in that position since november 2010 seeing supervision of 2,000 banks and credit unions with assets in excess of $325 billion. mr. cotney is an active contributor to consumer protection efforts both in massachusetts and nationally. in 2013 he was elected as vice chairman of the board of directors of the conference of state bank supervisors on whose behalf he testifies here today. welcome mr. cotney. miss...
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medical school and as a psychiatrist practiced three years with the chief residents -- resident of massachusetts general. then as a speechwriter for vice president mondale for their presidential campaign then when he came to the new republic in 1981. that was the golden age. and what was interesting is of group of people with a group of ideas that frequently fought over them but at any rate charles won the national award at coveted prize then when it to go to "the washington post" and since it has continued to write for the "washington post" as it is an inspiring columnist you write one column per week it you cannot do more than that but it called the most powerful force kahane of american kazoo for to miss them. calling him the most important conservative columnist. you can hear him tonight to hear questions from the floor so save up your questions you are in for a real treat. mr. krauthammer. [applause] >> 84 being here mr. president and mrs. bush. there are nice introductions and there are kind introductions that lists your achievements transcribe and notarize to end said your mother a copy.
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cotney is an active contributor to consumer protection efforts both in massachusetts and nationally. in 2013 he was elected as vice chairman of the board of directors of the conference of state bank supervisors whose behalf he testifies here today. mrs., mr. cotney. miss shasky-cavalry, if you could start. >> chairman warner and merkley, rafrking members kirk and heller and members of the subcommittee. i'm jennifer s hachlt sky calvery, the director of the financial crimes enforcement network. i'm pleased to be here to i'm he discuss the work we're doing at finsen to prevent illicit actors from exploiting the u.s. financial system as technological advances such as g virtual currency create new ways to move money. recognizing the potential for abuse of emerging new payment a methods anymd understanding tha anti-money laundering l protections must keep pace with these advancements, finsen begag working with our partners several years ago to study the issue. here's what we learned.le illicit actors might decide to use virtual currency for many of the same reasons as legitimate a users b
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compares the affordable care act's health exchanges with what massachusetts in 2006. wa journal is live at 7:00 a.m. on c-span. >> tomorrow, american history tv continues the look at the of jfk and its aftermath, with highlights lyndon johnson's november 27 address to congress. questions for lbj iographer, flowed by presidential historian, timothy napthalie. and at 6:00, coverage of the funeral. jfk on c-span 3. now on the health insurance update. the health and technology experts. this is an hour and 45 minutes. [inaudible conversations] >> we are going to find a seat and allow us to get started. we will try to do it >> try to find a seat and allow us to get started. we'll try to do it on time. >> good afternoon. my name is ed howard with the alliance for health reform. on behalf of senator bond and senator rockefeller, we want to welcome you to this program to take a look at the initial almost eight weeks of experience since the marketplaces or exchange is open for business on october 1. and the major pieces of implementation of the affordable care act began taking
compares the affordable care act's health exchanges with what massachusetts in 2006. wa journal is live at 7:00 a.m. on c-span. >> tomorrow, american history tv continues the look at the of jfk and its aftermath, with highlights lyndon johnson's november 27 address to congress. questions for lbj iographer, flowed by presidential historian, timothy napthalie. and at 6:00, coverage of the funeral. jfk on c-span 3. now on the health insurance update. the health and technology experts. this...
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i feel like it's kind of like hopelessness. >> tom juravich is profferer in massachusetts writing about workers in the american workplace for over 25 years. his most recent book is about the struggling working class. >> we have this notion called the american dream. the dream has been for so many of us, that life would be better for our children. my dad was a factory worker, sent his three kids to state universities. we all went forward never to look back. >> what do you think about the american dream. >> it's a nightmare, a distraction, dream, fantasy. it's not realistic. >> it's not realistic, she says, because jobs are hard to find. good ones, almost impossible. >> we watched our parents get successful jobs. we watched our parents be able to maintain a life in line with the house and picket fence. now it's our time to do this and it's not materializing. the cost of things have risen but wages have stayed the same. fulltime jobs have diminished. >> it's stunning to see the charts, but it's even more stunning to see the faces of people who have been left behind. >> john car has devoted
i feel like it's kind of like hopelessness. >> tom juravich is profferer in massachusetts writing about workers in the american workplace for over 25 years. his most recent book is about the struggling working class. >> we have this notion called the american dream. the dream has been for so many of us, that life would be better for our children. my dad was a factory worker, sent his three kids to state universities. we all went forward never to look back. >> what do you think...
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we know in massachusetts we save people's lives. >> i'm talking about the greater good. i'm talking about the greater good. okay? i understand there is suffering. and if -- there is any way that i personally can alleviate it, i will. i give beau coup money to charity to try to -- the greater good is served by having a law that is being mandated, all right? , imposed on the population clear number one and functional number two. and neither of those things are happening doctor. >> bill, you have to remember this law is not effecting the vast majority of the population. vast who get insurance from employer or government are not affected by this law. this is not a takeover. >> we don't know that yet. the law is only six weeks old. we don't know that yet. but the evidence rolling in is that the suffering being caused by the law is much more intense than the help it is going to give. all right you and i have a gentleman's disagreement on that. that's just what we have $400,000 taxpayer money given to you. you earned it. i'm sure that you spent a lot of time on this. but now yo
we know in massachusetts we save people's lives. >> i'm talking about the greater good. i'm talking about the greater good. okay? i understand there is suffering. and if -- there is any way that i personally can alleviate it, i will. i give beau coup money to charity to try to -- the greater good is served by having a law that is being mandated, all right? , imposed on the population clear number one and functional number two. and neither of those things are happening doctor. >>...